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Chen Q, You XS, Ivatury SJ. The Invisible Co-afflicted: Caregivers of Rectal Cancer Survivors. Dis Colon Rectum 2024; 67:991-993. [PMID: 38701434 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000003164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Qi Chen
- Silberman School of Social Work, City University of New York, Hunter College, New York, New York
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- School of Information, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
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Roderburg C, Loosen SH, Leyh C, Krieg A, Krieg S, Jördens M, Luedde T, Kostev K. Temporal Trends in Mental Disorder Rates among Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Analysis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3649. [PMID: 38999215 PMCID: PMC11242472 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13133649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) stands as one of the most prevalent and burdensome malignancies worldwide. Similar to other cancers, CRC has been associated with the development of psychiatric diseases, including anxiety and depression. However, temporal trends in psychiatric disorders rates within CRC patients have not been investigated so far. Methods: The present study included 15,619 individuals with colorectal cancer and 78,095 propensity score-matched individuals without cancer, who were identified within the Disease Analyzer (IQVIA) database in Germany between 2005 and 2022. Cox regression analysis was conducted to assess the association between CHC and subsequent psychiatric diseases, including depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorder, by period (2005-2010, 2011-2016, 2017-2022). Results: The 12-month cumulative incidence of any psychiatric disorder diagnosis in the CRC cohort increased from 6.3% in 2005-2010 to 8.2% in 2017-2022. The strongest increase was observed for reaction to severe stress and adjustment disorder (1.0% in 2005-2010 to 2.6% in 2017-2022). Notably, the strong increase in psychiatric disorders was not specific for cancer patients since a slight increase in psychiatric disorders was also observed in the non-cancer cohort. Regression analyses revealed that CRC was strongly and significantly associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety disorders, reaction to severe stress and adjustment disorders, as well as any psychiatric disorder. Of note, the extent of the association was stronger in 2017-2022 compared to 2005-2010, clearly proving a "real" increase in the rates of psychiatric disorders over time. Conclusions: This study presents novel data from a large cohort of outpatients in Germany, providing strong evidence for an increase in psychiatric disorders in the recent years. These findings contribute to the existing body of literature and should trigger the recognition of psychiatric problems in cancer survivors.
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- Christoph Roderburg
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine, University Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine, University Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine, University Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Proctology, University Hospital Herford, Medical Campus OWL, Ruhr University Bochum, 32049 Herford, Germany
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- Department of Inclusive Medicine, University Hospital Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Bielefeld University, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine, University Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine, University Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Luo X, Xu H, Zhang Y, Liu S, Xu S, Xie Y, Xiao J, Hu T, Xiao H. Identifying the unmet needs of post-treatment colorectal cancer survivors: A critical literature review. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2024; 70:102570. [PMID: 38574419 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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PURPOSE Following treatment completion, colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors experience various unmet needs. This review aims to synthesize the unmet needs of CRC survivors after treatment and to identify demographic, disease or treatment-related, healthcare-related, and psychosocial factors correlated with unmet needs. METHOD English or Chinese articles that focused on CRC survivors' post-treatment unmet needs were systematically searched from the five electronic databases, which included CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and the China Academic Journal Full-text Database, from the launch of databases to July 2023. The reference lists of the subsequent articles were further screened. RESULTS 136 individual needs extracted from 50 manuscripts were classified into nine domains based on the Supportive Care Framework. The top four unmet needs identified by CRC survivors were assistance with fears of cancer recurrence, information about managing illness and side effects at home, emotional or psychological support and reassurance, and help with sexuality problems. Following surgery, CRC survivors showed strong demand in the physical, psychological, and information domains. Survivors completed treatment within 1-year had more diverse needs than those who completed 1-3 years. Unmet needs may be greater among CRC survivors who were young, female, more educated, and unmarried. Furthermore, greater unmet needs were associated with distress, anxiety, depression, and worse quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Despite diverse needs experienced by post-treatment CRC survivors, a predominant focus on fears of cancer recurrence, information, psychological support, and sexuality needs is noted. Future studies should further explore the needs of CRC survivors after specific treatment and in different post-treatment periods.
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- Xingjuan Luo
- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- Nursing Department, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- Nursing Department, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Brain Diseases, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
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- Nursing Department, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
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- Nursing Department, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Li R, Sun Z, Li Q. The Illness Perceptions and Coping Experiences of Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Their Spousal Caregivers: A Qualitative Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1073. [PMID: 38891148 PMCID: PMC11171850 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12111073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Illness perception (IP) is an important psychological construct for couples dealing with cancer, which impacts health outcomes and the psychological adjustment to cancer. More research is needed to explore the traits of IP and the efforts of couples coping with cancer. Thus, this study was designed to explore the coping experiences and features of the IPs of couples dealing with cancer. (2) Methods: A total of 24 patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and 20 spousal caregivers (SCs) participated in semi-structured interviews. All interviews were recorded digitally, transcribed, and analyzed by using an inductive thematic analysis. (3) Results: Two themes (individualized and predominant IP; IP sharing and restructuring) were developed. A preliminary framework was formulated to illustrate the relations among subthemes and the relations between themes with an adjustment of a positive IP to CRC. In this framework, based on multiple sources and factors, the natural disparities formed the IPs of the partners of couples and determined the incongruence of IPs. The effects of IP incongruence on lives under the disease guided the three directions of coping approaches (i.e., information and available support, appropriate disclosure and reflection, and leaving the CRC diagnosis behind) which were adopted by couples dealing with CRC to share and restructure the IP with their spouses for effective dyadic coping. (4) Conclusions: This study provides insights to healthcare providers into the experiences of couples dealing with CRC and the development of couple-based IP intervention programs: (a) it initially provides adequate factual knowledge for enhancing beliefs in the ability to control illness, (b) encourages illness-centered conversations and disclosure regarding thoughts and emotions for promoting positive congruence of IP between the partners of couples dealing with a hard dilemma, and (c) guides couples to perceive positive changes and explore the illness's meaning. Understanding each theme of personalized IP and adopting effective IP coping approaches can help guide couples dealing with CRC to efficiently promote constructive IP and better health outcomes.
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.W.); (R.L.); (Z.S.)
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Sun Z, Yang X, Wang Y, Li R, Zhang Y, Li Q, Zhao J. A couple-based unmet supportive care needs intervention for colorectal cancer couples: A preliminary feasibility study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2024; 70:102608. [PMID: 38795445 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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PURPOSE To support colorectal cancer couples cope with cancer, we developed a couple-based unmet supportive care needs intervention program guided by the Supportive Care Needs Framework and examined the feasibility, acceptability, and initial effects of the unmet supportive care needs program. METHODS The design of a pre-and post-intervention study was conducted among Chinese colorectal cancer couples. The intervention was delivered in five sessions through in-person and telephone interventions combined. To measure program feasibility through recruitment and retention rates, and to test program acceptability through quantitative and qualitative post-intervention program assessments. The complete data (N = 20 pairs) were used to calculate effect sizes to assess the initial intervention effect. RESULTS There was evidence of the feasibility of the intervention program in terms of recruitment (66.7%) and retention (83.3%) rates. Participants' satisfaction with the program also attested to its acceptability. The intervention (Cohen's = 0.15-0.56) had a small-moderate effect size in improving unmet supportive care needs and most cancer-adapted outcomes for colorectal cancer couples, validating the initial effect of the program. CONCLUSIONS The unmet supportive care needs program is feasible, acceptable, and preliminarily effective in supporting Chinese colorectal cancer couples to improve unmet supportive care needs and cancer adaptability, as provided by this study.
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- Zheng Sun
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China; Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
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Aho S, Osterlund E, Ristimäki A, Nieminen L, Sundström J, Mäkinen MJ, Kuopio T, Kytölä S, Ålgars A, Ristamäki R, Heervä E, Kallio R, Halonen P, Soveri LM, Nordin A, Uutela A, Salminen T, Stedt H, Lamminmäki A, Muhonen T, Kononen J, Glimelius B, Isoniemi H, Lehto JT, Lehtomäki K, Osterlund P. Impact of Primary Tumor Location on Demographics, Resectability, Outcomes, and Quality of Life in Finnish Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients (Subgroup Analysis of the RAXO Study). Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1052. [PMID: 38473410 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16051052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The primary tumor location (PTL) is associated with the phenotype, metastatic sites, mutations, and outcomes of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients, but this has mostly been studied according to sidedness (right vs. left sided). We studied right colon vs. left colon vs. rectal PTL in a real-life study population (n = 1080). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed multi-cross-sectionally with QLQ-C30, QLQ-CR29, EQ-5D, and 15D. A chi-square, Kaplan-Meier, and Cox regression were used to compare the groups. The PTL was in the right colon in 310 patients (29%), the left colon in 396 patients (37%), and the rectum in 375 patients (35%). The PTL was associated with distinct differences in metastatic sites during the disease trajectory. The resectability, conversion, and resection rates were lowest in the right colon, followed by the rectum, and were highest in the left colon. Overall survival was shortest for right colon compared with left colon or rectal PTL (median 21 vs. 35 vs. 36 months), with the same trends after metastasectomy or systemic therapy only. PTL also remained statistically significant in a multivariable model. The distribution of symptoms varied according to PTL, especially between the right colon (with general symptoms of metastases) and rectal PTL (with sexual- and bowel-related symptoms). mCRC, according to PTL, behaves differently regarding metastatic sites, resectability of the metastases, outcomes of treatment, and HRQoL.
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- 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Finska Läkaresällskapet
- 2019-2020, 2021, 2022-2023 Finnish Cancer Registry
- 2020-2022 Relanderin säätiö
- 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Competitive State Research Financing of the Expert Responsibility Area of Tampere, Helsinki, Turku, Kuopio, Oulu, and Satakunta Hospitals
- Tukisäätiö 2019, 2020, 2023 and OOO-project 2020 Tampere University Hospital
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Helsinki University Hospital
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- Sonja Aho
- Department of Oncology, Tays Cancer Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- TUNI Palliative Care Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Palliative Care Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, HUSLAB, HUS Diagnostic Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 3, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Applied Tumor Genomics Research Program, Research Programs Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, FIMLAB, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Department of Pathology, University of Tampere, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Turku University Hospital, Kiinanmyllynkatu 4-8, 20520 Turku, Finland
- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Kiinanmyllynkatu 10, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Oulu University Hospital, Kajaanintie 50, 90220 Oulu, Finland
- Translational Medicine Research Unit, Department of Pathology, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Nova, Hoitajantie 3, 40620 Jyväskylä, Finland
- Department of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Jyväskylä, Seminaarinkatu 15, 40014 Jyväskylän yliopisto, Finland
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- Department of Genetics, HUSLAB, HUS Diagnostic Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 3, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Genetics, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Hämeentie 11, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Hämeentie 11, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Hämeentie 11, 20520 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Oulu University Hospital, Kajaanintie 50, 90220 Oulu, Finland
- Department of Oncology, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Oncology, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Home Care, Joint Municipal Authority for Health Care and Social Services in Keski-Uusimaa, Sairaalakatu 1, 05850 Hyvinkää, Finland
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Surgery, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Surgery, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Tays Cancer Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1A, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1A, 70210 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Oncology, South Carelia Central Hospital, Valto Käkelän Katu 1, 53130 Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Docrates Cancer Centre, Docrates Hospital, Saukonpaadenranta 2, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Oncology, Hospital Nova, Hoitajankatu 3, 40620 Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Surgery, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- TUNI Palliative Care Research Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Palliative Care Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Tays Cancer Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Oncology, Tays Cancer Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Arvo Ylpön katu 23, 33520 Tampere, Finland
- Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Oncology, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Eugeniavägen 3, 17176 Solna, Sweden
- Department of Oncology/Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Solnavägen 1, 17177 Solna, Sweden
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Kim YM, Lee JE. Dyadic Effects of Psychological Health on Quality of Life in Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Semin Oncol Nurs 2023; 39:151477. [PMID: 37495448 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to review dyadic research on psychological health and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and caregivers and examine the pooled partner effects and actor effects based on the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model. DATA SOURCES A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. We registered our review protocol with PROSPERO (CRD42021258482). Six databases were searched until June 2021 using the following keywords: colorectal neoplasms, caregivers, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. Two reviewers independently screened 1,597 studies that included both CRC patients and family caregivers. Meta-analyses were performed of the partner and actor effects of psychological health on HRQL in CRC. CONCLUSION Eighteen observational studies involving 2,757 patients with CRC and 2,601 caregivers were included. Regarding partner effects, the distress of patients with CRC affected their family caregivers' distress and burden. There were three types of actor effects among patients with CRC and family caregivers: 1) the social support of patients with CRC affects their level of distress; (2) the distress of patients with CRC affects their HRQL; and (3) caregivers' social support affects their level of distress. This study provides the first comprehensive overview of the dyadic relationships between psychological health and HRQL in patients with CRC and their caregivers. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE The development of dyadic interventions for improving psychological health is warranted to help both patients with CRC and their family caregivers live with improved HRQL and well-being.
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- Young Man Kim
- Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Jeonbuk National University, and Reseach Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Republic of Korea
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- Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA.
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Amirshaghaghi A, Chang WC, Chhay B, Bartolomeu AR, Clapper ML, Cheng Z, Tsourkas A. Phthalocyanine-Blue Nanoparticles for the Direct Visualization of Tumors with White Light Illumination. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:33373-33381. [PMID: 37395349 PMCID: PMC10724988 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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The current standard of care for colon cancer surveillance relies heavily on white light endoscopy (WLE). However, dysplastic lesions that are not visible to the naked eye are often missed when conventional WLE equipment is used. Although dye-based chromoendoscopy shows promise, current dyes cannot delineate tumor tissues from surrounding healthy tissues accurately. The goal of the present study was to screen various phthalocyanine (PC) dye-loaded micelles for their ability to improve the direct visualization of tumor tissues under white light following intravenous administration. Zinc PC (tetra-tert-butyl)-loaded micelles were identified as the optimal formulation. Their accumulation within syngeneic breast tumors led the tumors to turn dark blue in color, making them clearly visible to the naked eye. These micelles were similarly able to turn spontaneous colorectal adenomas in Apc+/Min mice a dark blue color for easy identification and could enable clinicians to more effectively detect and remove colonic polyps.
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- Ahmad Amirshaghaghi
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Melhem SJ, Nabhani-Gebara S, Kayyali R. Cancer literacy among Jordanian colorectal cancer survivors and informal carers: Qualitative explorations. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1116882. [PMID: 37020817 PMCID: PMC10067669 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1116882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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IntroductionCancer patients face a variety of challenges in understanding their diagnosis and treatment options. Making informed decisions requires health literacy. There is scant research on how colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors and their caregivers engage with healthcare systems and obtain cancer-related knowledge to maintain proper health literacy, which is crucial for enhancing their outcomes.Materials and methodsIn-depth semi-structured interviews (IDIs) with CRC survivors (n = 15) and online focus groups (FG) with informal caregivers (ICs) were held in Amman between Jan-June 2020. In-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured interview protocol that addressed the healthcare experience of CRC cancer survivors. FGs evaluated ICs' perspectives of e-health for cancer care support. IDIs and FGs were done in the local Jordanian Arabic dialect, which was then translated into English. Transcribed audio-recordings were thematically coded and framework analysis was used.ResultsThe findings are organized around a central concept of “exploring the level of literacy and its impact.” From the overarching theme, three themes and subthemes emerged, including: (1) The current state of counseling and information provision, (2) The impact of lack of information, awareness, and literacy and (3) The health system's influence on literacy.ConclusionsPoor cancer literacy hinders patients throughout their cancer journey. Empowering cancer patients is crucial for a more timely and positive patient experience. Increased cancer literacy together with the creation of health-literate organizations and systems have the potential to improve patients' treatment throughout the continuum of care.
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Zhou J, Chen X, Wang Z, Li Q. Couple-Based Communication Interventions for Cancer Patient-Spousal Caregiver Dyads' Psychosocial Adaptation to Cancer: A Systematic Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020236. [PMID: 36673604 PMCID: PMC9858755 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Effective communication among couples in which one has been diagnosed with cancer is critical to improve their psychosocial adaptation to cancer. The objective of this review was to explore the characteristics and measurement outcomes of existing couple-based communication interventions in the cancer context. (2) Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched from database initiation to August 2022 to identify eligible articles. Hand searching was also performed on the included articles' reference lists and authors. (3) Results: A total of 14 intervention studies were eligible to be included in this review. Cancer couples with distress or communication problems before intervention were more likely to benefit from the couple-based communication interventions. Positive outcomes were reported, including an improvement in relationship functioning (including mutual communication, intimacy, and relationship satisfaction) and individual functioning (including a decline of anxiety, depression and cancer-related concerns, and an increase in psychological adjustment and quality of life). (4) Conclusions: These findings supported the importance of improving mutual communication behaviors to promote cancer patient-spousal caregiver dyads' psychosocial adaptation to cancer. While most included studies were conducted in western countries and the sample size was relatively small, more research is warranted to develop more efficacious couple-based communication interventions.
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Kemp EB, Geerse OP, Knowles R, Woodman R, Mohammadi L, Nekhlyudov L, Koczwara B. Mapping Systematic Reviews of Breast Cancer Survivorship Interventions: A Network Analysis. J Clin Oncol 2022; 40:2083-2093. [PMID: 35171707 PMCID: PMC9242404 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.02015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Despite a large volume of research, breast cancer survivors continue to experience high levels of unmet need. To better understand the breadth of evidence, we mapped systematic review-level evidence across cancer survivorship domains and outcomes and conducted network analyses of breast cancer survivorship care interventions. METHODS Umbrella review methodology was used to identify published systematic reviews reporting on survivorship care interventions for breast cancer survivors. Included reviews were mapped against domains and health care outcomes as specified by the Cancer Survivorship Quality Framework, and network analyses were conducted to determine the extent of clustering of reviews, and connectivity across domains and outcomes. RESULTS Of 323 included reviews, most focused on management of physical (71.5%) or psychologic (65.3%) effects, health-related quality of life (55.1%), and physical activity (45.2%). Few focused on financial/employment effects, chronic conditions, health care delivery domains, or health service use or cost outcomes. Network analysis indicated 38.6% of reviews were connected to a single domain, 35.0% to two domains, and 16.5% to three domains, indicating a relatively siloed nature of research, with greater community clustering between health care delivery domains but limited connection between these and the other domains. Reviews published between 2011 and 2021 were more likely to examine financial toxicity and chronic conditions, but these domains remained under-represented compared with physical and psychologic effects. CONCLUSION Despite vast volume of breast cancer survivorship intervention research, systematic review-level research is unevenly distributed, siloed, and with significant gaps in key domains and outcomes. Assessment of evidence gaps in primary research and strategic planning of future research, in consultation with survivors, is needed.
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- Emma B Kemp
- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Pulmonary Disease, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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Rosenberg J, Oggesen BT, Hamberg MLS, Danielsen AK. Establishment of a nurse-led clinic for late complications after colorectal and anal cancer surgery: a descriptive study. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:6243-6250. [PMID: 35445868 PMCID: PMC9022613 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07061-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Purpose Survival rates after colorectal and anal cancer are increasing and more patients have late complications to treatment. This represents a clinical field under development, and we have established a specialized clinic for late complications after colorectal and anal cancer. With this paper, we want to give our experiences and present the organizational setup with a nurse as the primary contact person. Methods We have established a multidisciplinary clinic for the treatment of late complications and the clinic is organized with specialized nurses as the front persons. The structure includes a stepwise increase in expertise level when needed, and the patient has one common entry regardless of symptoms. Initial screening is performed by an electronic questionnaire which is followed up by a consultation with the nurse. The nurse can provide primary treatment according to local algorithms developed in the clinic and refer the patient to more specialized care if needed. Results Experiences from the first year of service show that more than half of the patients needs this and wants consultation in the late complication clinic. We also found that most of the consultations were performed successfully by phone instead of by physical visits, and the most common clinical problem was bowel symptoms including diarrhea and urge. Conclusion We have established a nurse-led clinic for late complications after colorectal and anal cancer. There seems to be a high need for this function in a department taking care of colorectal and anal cancer.
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- Jacob Rosenberg
- Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, 2730, Herlev, Denmark.
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- Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, 2730, Herlev, Denmark
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Yoon J, Son H. Need differences by treatment phases between patients with colorectal cancer and their caregivers: A text mining analysis. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2022; 9:100061. [PMID: 35619655 PMCID: PMC9126798 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2022.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Treated with Curative Resection and/or Local Ablative Therapy or Systemic Therapy in the Finnish RAXO-Study. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14071713. [PMID: 35406485 PMCID: PMC8996978 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Metastasectomy and/or local ablative therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients often provide long-term survival. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data in curatively treated mCRC are limited. In the RAXO-study that evaluated repeated resectability, a multi-cross-sectional HRQoL substudy with 15D, EQ-5D-3L, QLQ-C30, and QLQ-CR29 questionnaires was conducted. Mean values of patients in different treatment groups were compared with age- and gender-standardized general Finnish populations. The questionnaire completion rate was 444/477 patients (93%, 1751 questionnaires). Mean HRQoL was 0.89−0.91 with the 15D, 0.85−0.87 with the EQ-5D, 68−80 with the EQ-5D-VAS, and 68−79 for global health status during curative treatment phases, with improvements in the remission phase (disease-free >18 months). In the remission phase, mean EQ-5D and 15D scores were similar to the general population. HRQoL remained stable during first- to later-line treatments, when the aim was no longer cure, and declined notably when tumour-controlling therapy was no longer meaningful. The symptom burden affecting mCRC survivors’ well-being included insomnia, impotence, urinary frequency, and fatigue. Symptom burden was lower after treatment and slightly higher, though stable, through all phases of systemic therapy. HRQoL was high in curative treatment phases, further emphasizing the strategy of metastasectomy in mCRC when clinically meaningful.
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